Rent a boat to navigate in the Ardennes on the Meuse
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Boat rental on the Meuse. Discover the highlights of this river cruise between Pont à Bar and Namur
From Pont à Bar, there are many routes available to you. You can head for Reims for a river cruise through the city, forest, countryside and lake. In the direction of Verdun to navigate by houseboat between nature and history or towards Namur to discover an exceptional natural heritage. This is the direction in which we propose to take you.
Let's go for 135 km of navigable waterways. On this navigation zone you can start your cruise at Pont à Bar. You will find a towpath throughout your journey so don't forget your bikes to enjoy it!
Cities and villages to discover during your cruise
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Navigation conditions for licence-free boat hire on the Meuse
On the Meuse, all locks are mechanised and sometimes operated by lock keepers, which makes cruising easier. It is the ideal destination for those who want to experience the rhythm of the river through the locks.
To navigate the Meuse towards Namur, you will start your cruise at the base of Pont à Bar. Your boat will be ready on arrival. You will then be given a technical and practical presentation of the boat. You will be able to familiarise yourself with the manoeuvres and lock passages. All the boats can be driven without a licence and you can even take turns at the helm.
- Cruise in the heart of nature
- Medieval buildings along the river
- Ideal for fishermen! River rich in fish
The locks are manned by lock keepers. They are closed on some bank holidays.
Navigation on waterways in the Ardennes is quite easy and perfect for your first experience of boating.
You can moor anywhere along the banks in the heart of the countryside, except on the River Meuse where you have to use the designated moorings.
Possible cruises in The Meuse River.
Pont à Bar
round trip
Pont à Bar
round trip
Monument
River constructions
Pont à Bar
round trip
Pont à Bar
round trip
Monument
Swimming
River constructions
Also to be discovered
Here is the list of possible cruises on the Meuse
From €176 / pers
Week of the 10/7/24 to 10/14/24
- Max. people : 7
- Cabins : 2
- Bathroom & Toilet : 1
Electric toilets
220 v socket
From €131 / pers
Week of the 10/21/24 to 10/28/24
- Max. people : 7
- Cabins : 2
- Bathroom & Toilet : 1
Electric toilets
220 v socket
From €244 / pers
Week of the 10/18/24 to 10/25/24
- Max. people : 6
- Cabins : 2
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Electric toilets
220 v socket
From €244 / pers
Week of the 6/28/24 to 7/5/24
- Max. people : 7
- Cabins : 2
- Bathroom & Toilet : 1
Electric toilets
220 v socket
From €376 / pers
Week of the 6/24/24 to 7/1/24
- Max. people : 6
- Cabins : 2
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Electric toilets
220 v socket
From €551 / pers
Week of the 7/6/24 to 7/13/24
- Max. people : 5
- Cabins : 2
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Dual cockpit
Bow thruster
Electric toilets
220 v socket
Bimini
From €411 / pers
Week of the 7/15/24 to 7/22/24
- Max. people : 6
- Cabins : 2
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Electric toilets
220 v socket
From €390 / pers
Week of the 6/28/24 to 7/5/24
- Max. people : 7
- Cabins : 3
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Dual cockpit
Bow thruster
Electric toilets
220 v socket
Bimini
From €200 / pers
Week of the 9/23/24 to 9/30/24
- Max. people : 7
- Cabins : 2
- Bathroom & Toilet : 1
Electric toilets
220 v socket
From €406 / pers
Week of the 7/5/24 to 7/12/24
- Max. people : 6
- Cabins : 2
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Electric toilets
220 v socket
From €424 / pers
Week of the 7/8/24 to 7/15/24
- Max. people : 7
- Cabins : 3
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Dual cockpit
Bow thruster
Electric toilets
220 v socket
Bimini
From €400 / pers
Week of the 7/1/24 to 7/8/24
- Max. people : 7
- Cabins : 3
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Dual cockpit
Bow thruster
Electric toilets
220 v socket
Bimini
From €337 / pers
Week of the 9/16/24 to 9/23/24
- Max. people : 6
- Cabins : 2
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Electric toilets
220 v socket
From €281 / pers
Week of the 10/18/24 to 10/25/24
- Max. people : 7
- Cabins : 3
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Dual cockpit
Bow thruster
Electric toilets
220 v socket
Bimini
From €347 / pers
Week of the 9/23/24 to 9/30/24
- Max. people : 7
- Cabins : 3
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Dual cockpit
Bow thruster
Electric toilets
220 v socket
Bimini
From €163 / pers
Week of the 10/14/24 to 10/21/24
- Max. people : 7
- Cabins : 2
- Bathroom & Toilet : 1
Electric toilets
220 v socket
From €263 / pers
Week of the 7/19/24 to 7/26/24
- Max. people : 7
- Cabins : 2
- Bathroom & Toilet : 1
Electric toilets
220 v socket
From €419 / pers
Week of the 7/5/24 to 7/12/24
- Max. people : 7
- Cabins : 3
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Dual cockpit
Bow thruster
Electric toilets
220 v socket
Bimini
From €293 / pers
Week of the 10/7/24 to 10/14/24
- Max. people : 6
- Cabins : 2
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Electric toilets
220 v socket
From €274 / pers
Week of the 10/21/24 to 10/28/24
- Max. people : 7
- Cabins : 3
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Dual cockpit
Bow thruster
Electric toilets
220 v socket
Bimini
Customer testimonials
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